Since the rise of Confucianism in the Han Dynasty, the entire society has focused on living in peace and self-cultivation, and rarely opened their eyes to see the world. Even after the fall of the Central Plains and the tragic loss of China during the Five Husties in the late Western Jin Dynasty, the Han people still felt that they were superior and pride themselves on themselves. "The country of the Central Plains is rich in resources and treasures", which means that the world is upright and does not take the barbarians into its eyes.
This is not only the self-confidence given to this nation by its long history, but also the deformed conceit formed by the castration of "Confucianism" after the Han Dynasty...
From the Qin and Han dynasties to the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Central Plains dynasties had never cut off their contacts and exchanges with the outside world. There was the Silk Road on land and several sea routes. When many foreigners brought exotic treasures to the Central Plains, they naturally brought them to the world. However, the Han people have always looked down upon the information from various countries in the world. There are only a few entries in classics and history books, but they have never taken it seriously.
This conceit has lasted for two thousand years. The Han people have always believed that the center of the world they live in is the orthodoxy of the Celestial Empire, and that all barbarians are beasts, dolphins, and dogs.
Until the country was opened with strong ships and cannons, and the country was humiliated by ceding territory and paying indemnity. Finally, amid the roar of cannons in the land of China, the feudal society that had lasted for two thousand years suddenly collapsed, and the splendid culture accumulated by the ancestors was completely wiped out. The land of China was completely destroyed. The corpse was lying on the pillow, and everyone was crying.
During the Sui and Tang dynasties, the exchanges between the Central Plains and surrounding countries reached a historical peak. There were tens of thousands of merchants from various countries living in Chang'an City for a long time, and the annual trade with various countries was astronomical. However, even so, the proud Tang people never Go take a closer look at those powerful empires thousands of miles away, and still be immersed in the joy of "I am the best in the world".
Yes, the Central Plains Dynasty of this era was indeed number one in the world, and it even maintained this position for thousands of years.
However, who can tell whether it is precisely because of this arrogance that has been inherited from this era that ultimately led to this nation suffering the most painful lesson?
If you don't face your enemy, you will be knocked down by the enemy one day...
His Majesty Li Er, who always prided himself on being diligent and diligent, was dumbfounded when he heard Fang Jun's words. He subconsciously asked: "You said that the territory of Fulu Kingdom is no less than that of the Tang Dynasty, and it has millions of armors?"
His first impression was that the Tang Dynasty had a vast territory and occupied more than half of the world. Where did it come from that so much land was given to Fulin Kingdom?
Fang Jun knew that His Majesty Li Er did not believe it. This proud emperor had never set his sights on the Hu people. He only had one Goguryeo in his eyes all his life. He only wanted to complete the conquest and hegemony that had never been completed by previous emperors. As a result, he would not be able to do so until his death. Can this wish be fulfilled...
"It's not just the Kingdom of Fulu. In the north, there is a rising Carolingian Empire. The people are brave and the soldiers are good at fighting..."
In less than a hundred years, that dwarf Pepin will become the successor of a huge empire. He will carry forward his father's legacy and sweep across the European continent after receiving the approval of the Pope...
"Even if it is Tianzhu, its territory is not much smaller than that of the Tang Dynasty. Because of its warm climate and abundant water flow, it is thousands of miles of fertile land, prosperous and prosperous!"
This is a bit nonsense. It is true that Tianzhu is a vast land with abundant resources, but the taste of food and laziness in cooking is a problem passed down from our ancestors. Since the fall of the Kushan Empire, the vast territory of India has been successively occupied by the Rajputs, Japanese, Portuguese, The Dutch and the British conquered and enslaved the colonizers. Generations of Asan were obedient and obedient, just like grandsons...
But if it weren't for such exaggeration, how could it seduce His Majesty Li Er's interest?
The world is so big, with heroes from all walks of life emerging in endlessly, and there are so many powerful emperors thousands of miles away, not to mention the countries such as Western Turks and Tubo that are close at hand. You are sitting on the foundation of the Tang Dynasty, and you should be one of them.
In the past, China's conquests spread China's power to far and wide in Europe. What's going on, hiding at home and practicing immortality and alchemy all day long?
His Majesty Li Er became more and more shocked and seemed to have forgotten his anger. His eyes widened and he asked: "Is Tianzhu so big? Monks from Tianzhu often appeared in the Tang Dynasty. A few days ago, King Jing also introduced a Tianzhu named Naluo Er Suo Po Mei.
When the foreign monk entered the palace, I saw that although he was extremely knowledgeable and profound in Buddhism, his clothes were ragged, black and thin. It seemed that all the foreign monks in India were like this. His country seemed to be poor and backward, and the people were struggling to make a living..."
Fang Jun did not notice that His Majesty Li Er mentioned the name "Naluo Er Suo Po Me", and affirmed: "In the thirteenth year of Zhenguan, the eminent monk Xuanzang went to Tianzhu to obtain Buddhist scriptures. Calculating the time, he should be back soon.
At that time, your majesty can summon him into the palace and ask him in detail, and he will definitely be true to what the minister said."
Princess Jinyang and Princess Changle listened with great interest. They rarely went out. Even Princess Changle, who was often away from the palace, only lived temporarily in the Taoist temple in Zhongnan Mountain. How could she know this information about the foreign countries?
His Majesty Li Er was in shock, and his anger was fading away little by little.
The path to immortality was illusory, and he naturally knew that it was difficult to obtain. With Qin Shihuang's great talent and the power of the whole country, he could not obtain it, so he knew how difficult it was.
It's just that in the past two years, he has always felt that his physical energy has been declining, and he has been suffering from illnesses from time to time. It is extremely difficult to bear. Moreover, Goguryeo, which he has been obsessed with conquering, seems to be vulnerable. As long as millions of heavenly soldiers march forward bravely, they will definitely be invincible.
, how can Goguryeo resist?
After conquering Goguryeo, a land that no previous emperor had conquered, he could not think of anything else worthy of his full pursuit...
As long as you live, you have to find something to do for yourself, right?
The internal affairs are handled by various ministers, the country is peaceful and the people are at peace, and the weather is smooth, so he does not need to expend much energy; the foreign affairs are governed by capable generals and famous generals, the country is strong and the army is numerous, and no small neighboring country can match it.
After all the calculations, I can only try to pursue the way to immortality. Although it is difficult, what if I have better luck than Qin Shihuang?
But now when he heard Fang Jun talk about the countries in the world, the domineering heart in his chest began to beat loudly, and a dissipating ambition seemed to be gathering.
The Fulu Kingdom was larger than the Tang Dynasty. If it could be conquered and incorporated into the territory of the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't the territory of the Tang Dynasty become unprecedentedly huge in ancient times?
In comparison, Qin Shihuang's unification of the Nine Provinces could only be regarded as a family affair. He conquered the barbarians in Europe by himself. That was the unprecedented feat of the Central Plains Dynasty. It is not an exaggeration to say that it was more successful than the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors!
One emperor through the ages?
Who else would I be!
His Majesty Li Er was very excited. He was a man who enjoyed great achievements, and he was also a man who paid great attention to his posthumous reputation. The method of ascending to the throne as emperor cast a stain on himself that could never be washed away, so he could only surpass one by one.
The achievements of emperors in the past have covered it up, so that future generations can only see their own brilliance and no longer pay attention to those little flaws...
What could be a greater achievement than doubling the territory of the Tang Dynasty?
His Majesty Li Er's eyes flashed, and suddenly his heart moved, something was wrong...
Didn’t he want to kill Fang Jun with a hammer? How come he was so ambitious and heroic in just a few words, but he forgot to be angry...
What a treacherous sycophant, I almost fell into his trap!
With a slap on the thigh, His Majesty Li Er said angrily: "You bastard! Do you think I am such a fatuous emperor that you can deceive me with just a few words? Come on, take this beast out of Chengtianmen and behead it on the spot!"
Fang Jun wailed, why haven't you forgotten this?
But with two princesses here, how could the emperor kill him...
Princess Jinyang hugged His Majesty Li Er's thigh and knelt on the ground with tears in her eyes: "Father, please calm down. Even if my brother-in-law does something wrong, how can he deserve the death penalty? Can you spare him? If you are really angry, just beat him.
Let’s hit fifty big boards... No, no, let’s hit thirty big boards..."
His Majesty Li Er said angrily: "My father knows that you are close to Fang Jun, but this guy is really hateful. He actually asked me to abdicate the throne. If I don't kill him, I can't satisfy the hatred in my heart!"
Princess Jinyang just begged.
Princess Changle also stepped forward, bowed down Yingying, and said softly: "Yesterday, my daughter went to Fangfu to visit sister Gao Yang. The doctor in Fangfu said that sister Gao Yang might be pregnant again...Father, my daughter lost her mother early, and I feel the pain deeply.
, Father, are you going to let sister Gao Yang’s child have no father? That is your grandson, how can you bear it..."
His Majesty Li Er was so angry that his beard was trembling and he was speechless.
He has always attached great importance to the education of his children, and he cares for all of them, and his love for licking calves is far better than that of the ancient emperors. Especially Changle, whom he loves the most, and Jinyang, who is the most connected, in front of these two girls,
He has never even lowered his face... In the past, no minister has ever angered him. If he wants to punish him severely, as long as one of the two girls comes forward to intercede, His Majesty Li Er will always be lenient.
However, if Fang Jun was let go at this moment, he felt that the bad breath in his heart could suffocate him to death!